Martin Fitzgerald Lawrence Stated in interview on Inside the Actors Studio (born April 16, 1965) is an American actor, comedian, director and producer. He came to fame during the 1990s, establishing a Hollywood career as a leading actor.
(25 August 1999) Lapses into a coma after collapsing from heat exhaustion while jogging. Recovered in hospital.
(17 September 1997) Ordered to perform community service after incident in March.
(28 March 1997) Arrested outside a Hollywood nightclub after police called by a man claiming Lawrence had punched him.
(August 1996) Arrested at Burbank Airport for carrying a loaded gun in his suitcase.
His ex-wife, Patricia, was Miss Virginia.
Graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Maryland.
Was a Mid-Atlantic Golden Gloves boxing contender in his teens.
Brother of Rae Proctor.
Claims he got his start as a comedian by cheering up his mother, who was forced to support her six children by cashiering in various department stores.
His teachers used to give him the last few minutes of class to make his classmates laugh.
Was once engaged to "Saved by the Bell" (1989) actress Lark Voorhies.
Is from the same Metro Area as Sandra Bullock, Dave Chappelle, Mya (I), Alan Heitz, Regina Hall (I), Dwayne Winstead Lewis Black, and Lauren Graham (I).
His mother was in her mid-40s when she gave birth to him.
Agents discovered him on "Star Search" (1983).
Lived in Maryland.
His ex-wife, Patricia Southall, is married to retired pro football star Emmitt Smith.
Is the second youngest of six children.
His mother took his first name from slain civil rights activist Martin Luther King and his middle name from the late President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
He attended and graduated from Eleanor Roosevelt High School.
